Katy Hosbein

Dr. Katy Hosbein serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University, holding a Ph.D. (2019) and M.S. (2016) from Portland State University and a B.S. (2011) from Ball State University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry Education, Portland State University (2019)
• M.S. in Chemistry, Portland State University (2016)
• B.S. in Chemistry, Ball State University (2011)

Her research pioneers equity-centered approaches in Chemistry Education Research, focusing on student argumentation development, science/chemistry identity formation, and assessment tool validation. She investigates how teaching practices impact diverse learners' self-perception as scientists, particularly through Argument-Driven Inquiry frameworks in general chemistry curricula.

Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory toward instrument development for measuring identity and argumentation, bridging theoretical constructs with practical classroom applications. Her work emphasizes anti-racism scholarship and has been featured in Chemical & Engineering News and University of Michigan publications for advancing equitable STEM education.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material.

Dr. Hosbein directs grant-funded projects on anti-racism in STEM education, including University of Michigan-collaborated initiatives. She teaches CHEM 1110 (General Chemistry), CHEM 1111 (Laboratory), and CHEM 1000 (Freshman Seminar), integrating her research into undergraduate instruction while mentoring chemistry education scholars.

Her collaborative network includes researchers like Dr. Jon Barbera and Dr. John P. Walker, focusing on identity reconciliation in STEM through multi-institutional projects highlighted in Michigan Minds Podcast.